Software Architect

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Architect to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. The Software Architect is responsible for developing common vision across the teams, focused on delivery of an integrated set of products, tools, and software components supporting the organizational goals. The Software Architect will work with the other team leads, such as the Software integration Lead, Software Engineering Lead, Systems Engineering Lead, and product teams implementing the common vision across the full organization. The Software Architect will be responsible for ensuring that the products follow appropriate processes and software development best practice, with emphasis on software reuse, DevSecOps processes, and automation throughout the engineering lifecycle. The individual will define, document, and communicate software architecture and designs to engineering teams, and be able to verify and support their successful implementation.

The Software Architect will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to resolve complex technical issues across the teams and be able to collaboratively seek agreement across teams with differing goals and objectives. Prior experience performing software architecture with simulation software products is highly beneficial.

There are times when you will need to be willing to work a flexible schedule when required to support lab development and integration activities to meet program needs. Willing to travel occasionally within the United States if required to meet program needs.

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 5 years of experience, or 0 years of related experience with a PhD.

• Experience with Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) / Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
• Experience performing software architecture for engineering teams.
• Experience with C++ and Python programming.
• Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Real-time software development.
• Experience with software development using Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Experience with Software and Systems Engineering best practices.
• Experience with DevSecOps processes and tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.